Recruitment & Retention Specialist (HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST) at State of Illinois Springfield, IL

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 76,068 - 110,136; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Revenue in Springfield, IL is seeking a Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Human Resources Specialist) to drive strategic recruitment initiatives and represent IDOR at fairs, events, and meetings, both in‑person and virtually.

The role supports the Recruitment Manager and HR Director, handles inquiries across hiring, classifications, payroll, and benefits, and participates as an interview panel member to strengthen talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of college education.
• Two years of professional HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent IDOR at college/job fairs, community events, and meetings, in-person or virtual.
• Perform professional, complex functions relating to HR programs, policy, and procedures.
• Serve as a confidential HR specialist to the Recruitment Manager and HR Director.
• Respond to inquiries from management staff, state employees, and the public regarding hiring, classifications, payroll, benefits, and policy.
• Participate in the interview process as a panel member.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Recruitment planning

Event recruitment

Data analysis

DEIA objectives

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency: Department of Revenue

Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693

Closing Date: 01/31/2025 – 11:59 p.m.

Salary: $6,339 – $9,178 monthly (Anticipated for non‑state $6,339)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

Position Overview

Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Human Resources Specialist) for the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) located in Springfield, IL. This role supports strategic recruitment initiatives and represents IDOR at fairs, events, and meetings, both in‑person and virtually.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the HR Recruitment Manager, represent IDOR at college/job fairs, community events, and business meetings to recruit talent, traveling or virtually as needed.
• Perform professional, complex functions relating to HR programs, policy, and procedures.
• Serve as a confidential HR specialist to the Recruitment Manager and HR Director.
• Respond independently to inquiries from IDOR management staff, state employees, and the public regarding hiring, classifications, payroll, benefits, and administrative policy.
• Participate in the interview process as a panel member.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned in line with the above responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of four years of college education.
• Two years of professional HR experience.

Specialized Skills

• Experience with developing recruiting plans, utilizing hiring goals, social media, and external job boards.
• Experience representing agencies at job or career fairs.
• Experience analyzing recruiting trends and patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of recruiting experience at job fairs.
• Three years of writing proposals to enhance recruiting and retention, meet DEIA objectives, and increase engagement.
• Two years of data analysis and report generation for leadership.
• Two years of experience setting up virtual meetings and recruiting presentations.
• Two years of analyzing and reporting on recruiting data.
• Two years of experience with Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, Federal Merit Standards, EEOC and Civil Rights Act guidelines, and departmental policies.
• Two years of project management, delivering scheduled progress reports and final results.
• Two years of using HR systems to access recruiting data and instruct users.

Conditions of Employment

1. Must successfully complete tax compliance and fingerprint‑based background check.
2. Ability to travel and stay overnight with a valid driver’s license.
3. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends.
4. Must be able to use and secure a state‑issued mobile device.
5. Additional conditions are related to job duties.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Work Location: IL Department of Revenue, 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702